Updates
12/07/2021 16:59
We have had significant and sustained rainfall in the North West over the last couple of weeks that has improved our reservoir holdings sufficiently to ensure we have enough water for the remainder of the boating season. We are pleased to advise we have removed the operating times and padlocks from the following locks, allowing free flowing navigation along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal:
- Johnson Hillocks
- Blackburn Locks
- Barrowford Locks
- Greenberfield Locks
- Bank Newton Locks
- Gargrave Lock
The following flights will continue to operate at the times stated below:
North West
- Open at 8am, close at 4pm. Last entry 12pm
Yorkshire & North East
Bingley 3 & 5 Rise Summer Opening Times:
Morning
- Passages down the lock flights between 08:00-10:00, last entry at 09:00.
- Passages up the lock flights between 10:00-12:00, last entry at 11:00.
Afternoon
- Passages down the lock flight between 13:00-15:00, last entry at 14:00.
- Passages up the lock flight between 15:00-17:00, last entry at 16:00.
Newlay, Forge and Kirkstall Locks Summer Opening Times:
Available for self-operation between the hours of 08:00 and 16:00 daily. However, there will be roving lock keepers between Leeds & Newlay to offer assistance through the locks if required.
Please note that the locks will be padlocked at 16:00 every evening.
We ask all boaters to help us manage our water efficiently by doubling up in locks and ensuring all paddles are left down and locked where possible.
30/04/2021 16:31
Please be advised, due to the combined effect of reduced reservoir capacity for essential maintenance and continued low rainfall the Operating Times for the locks along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal will start Friday 7 May. These are as follows:
North West
- Wigan Lock Flight - Open at 8am, close at 4pm. Last entry 12pm
- Johnsons Hillock Lock Flight - Open at 10am, close at 6pm. Last entry 5pm
- Blackburn Lock Flight - Open at 10am, close at 6pm. Last entry 5pm
- Barrowford Lock Flight - Open at 10am, close at 6pm. Last entry 5pm
- Greenberfield Lock Flight - Open at 10am, close at 6pm. Last entry 5pm
Yorkshire & North East
- Bank Newton Lock Flight - Open at 10am, close at 6pm. Last entry 5pm
- Gargrave Lock Flight - Open at 10am, close at 6pm. Last entry 5pm
To find out more information on the Operating Times for the Yorkshire & North Locks please see the following links:
By implementing these Operating Times, we hope it will allow our customers to plan their journey knowing what to expect over the summer months as our teams continue to work hard to conserve water at every opportunity.
You can help us conserve water by:
- Sharing locks where possible and making the best use of the water available.
- Ensuring paddles are fully closed once they have passed through a lock.
- Aiming for minimal contact when navigating through locks by ensuring gates are fully open as they pass through. Pushing gates open using a boat can damage the gate lining, increasing its leakage.
Our teams will continue to monitor our reservoir holdings throughout the season. Please note, these initial operating times will remain under review and could be subject to change.
